Compare/Kubota M6970 vs Kubota M8030

Kubota M6970 vs Kubota M8030

Verdict: Kubota M6970 vs Kubota M8030

The Kubota M6970 and the Kubota M8030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 77 hp. Kubota M6970 is the lighter machine (3,139 kg vs 5,247 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota M6970 is the newer design (1990 vs 1986). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Kubota

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

77 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KubotaReference

liquid-cooledReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Differential lock

standardReference

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

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Engine (gross)

57.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

53.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

109 x 115 mmReference

Power (net)

53.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

57.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Torque

255.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

61.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

Engine

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60.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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47.1 kWReference

Power

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60.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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17:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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57.4 kWReference

Max power

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47.1 kWReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

49.4 kWReference

56.7 kWReference

Pressure

181.3 barReference

Pump flow

61.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

2699 kgReference

2199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2199 kgReference

2029 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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57.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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61.3 LReference

Type

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fully synchronizedReference

Capacity

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61.3 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

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41.6 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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52.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

3139 kgReference

5247 to 6172 poundsReference

Front tire

11.2-24Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

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Length

388 cmReference

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Width

184 cmReference

193 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

264 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

153 to 173 cmReference

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Rear tread

156 to 197 cmReference

161 to 194 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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221 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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226 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 18.4-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5-20. Rear: 16.9-24 (Low-profile 4WD)Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference

2WD Length

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358 cmReference

4WD Length

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396 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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53 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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144 to 203 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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147 to 156 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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2380 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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2799 kgReference

Ballasted

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4522 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

200Reference

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Transmission

Gears

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16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Variants

M8030F

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2WDReference

M8030DT

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4WDReference

M8030DTM

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mudderReference

Capacities

Fuel

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85.9 LReference

Kubota M8030 attachments

Attachment overview

Kubota M8030 Height

Hood

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143 cmReference

Exhaust

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231 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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17.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3675 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.